Discover the top 100 best red wines of Tierra de León of Tierra de León as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Tierra de León and the best vintages to taste in this region.
DO of northern Castile-Leon (since 2019 DO Leon), continental plateau, sandy and stony soils. Signature Prieto Picudo as red king (~70% of vineyard): deep and colored with black cherry, blackberry, plum, violet, licorice and spice notes, vivid acidity and firm tannins — unique and atypical character. Supple, fruity Mencia in the north (cherry, raspberry, herbs). Native Albarin Blanco as taut white (green apple, citrus, flowers).
Lively, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a sleek palate, with intense aromas of citrus, white peach, apricot, white flowers, passion fruit and characteristic Atlantic saline-iodine notes. Tonic and long finish. Absolute star of Rías Baixas DO in Galicia (Spain) and signature of Portuguese Vinho Verde as Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço). Native Iberian variety, exported to Uruguay, California and New Zealand.
